Please make sure to carry a document confirming that you are coming to the conference, such as the program with your name on it. It is also advisable to have a local contact number in case of any problems (we list a few below). As mentioned on the conference website, you can also obtain a letter from us, confirming that you are attending the workshop. The ride from the airport to the conference venue in Jerusalem usually takes under an hour. Please check the ITW website for information about collective/regular taxis.

*Climate:

The temperatures now are typical for an Israeli spring, warm days and cool nights. Jerusalem is about 5 degrees Centigrade colder than Tel Aviv (particularly at night), so bring a jacket! The forecast is about 20-25 Centigrade during the day and 10-14 Centigrade at night. Chance of rain is quite small.

*Reception:

On Sunday 6pm we will meet for registration, cocktails, good music and mingling at the ITW venue – Mishkenot Sha’ananim. Please check the ITW website for address and area map.

*Wednesday trip:

The trip, included in the registration fee, will take us to the lowest point on earth – the Dead sea. For the first part of the trip, we have two options. Upon checking in at the registration desk, you will be asked to pick your choice. Note that both of them involve potential bathing, so bring a swimming suite!

(A towel and hat will be provided. For extra protection against the desert sun – bring a sunscreen!)

Option 1 – easy hike. We will hike up David stream, a small oasis of fresh water at the bottom of a desert canyon. There is a nice waterfall, a pool that’s good for some swimming, and ibex and oryx sightings are common.

Option 2 – panoramas and sea. The bus will take us to viewpoints above the impressive cliffs of the Darga canyon. After that we will head to the Ein Gedi beach, where we will have the opportunity to swim/float in the salty seawater.

After we re-unite, we will take a cable car up to the ancient fortress of Masada, which boasts a palace built by King Herod as well as evidence of the Judean rebel against the Romans. After making our way down the Roman ramp (easy), we will conclude the day with a Bedouin dinner experience.

Please note that the one day registration option, as listed above, includes only attendance of one day (to be chosen by the registrant), and the USB of the proceedings. It does not include any of the social events, and does not substitute the one full registration requirement for the paper to appear in the proceedings.
In addition, attendance beyond 1 day requires full registration.

ITW2015 is welcoming an excellent group of invited speakers who confirmed their contribution to the workshop. For timely posting of the invited program, we kindly request all confirmed speakers to register their talks by December 15, through the EDAS link provided below. Registered papers can be modified by March 1, 2015.